Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Richard Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde Act 2," a stunning exploration of love, longing, and tragedy. Released on August 20, 2021, under the Archipel label, this operatic masterpiece clocks in at just over an hour, delivering a powerful and intimate experience of Wagner's genius.
This album features a selection of exquisite arias and duets from Act 2 of Wagner's iconic opera, "Tristan und Isolde." The tracklist includes some of the most renowned and moving pieces from the act, such as the orchestral prelude, the ecstatic love duet "O sink hernieder, Nacht der Liebe," and the poignant "So stürben wir, um ungetrennt." Each track showcases Wagner's innovative compositional techniques and his unparalleled ability to convey deep human emotions through music.
The album is a testament to Wagner's groundbreaking approach to harmony and orchestration, which has had a profound influence on Western music. The second act of "Tristan und Isolde" is particularly notable for its exploration of the "Tristan chord," a dissonant harmonic device that has become one of the most famous and analyzed moments in the history of classical music.
Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album offers a compelling introduction to Wagner's unique musical language and his enduring legacy. The performances on this recording are brought to life by a talented cast of singers and musicians, ensuring an engaging and memorable listening experience.
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Tracks
Tristan und Isolde, Act 2: OrchestervorspielRichard Wagner, Broadcast Speaker, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli
Tristan und Isolde: Hörst du sie noch?Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Kirsten Flagstad, Enid Szantho
Tristan und Isolde: Der deiner harrt - O hör mein Warnen!Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Enid Szantho, Kirsten Flagstad
Tristan und Isolde: Dein Werk? O tör’ge Magd!Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Kirsten Flagstad, Enid Szantho
Tristan und Isolde: Isolde! Geliebte!Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Eyvind Laholm, Kirsten Flagstad
Tristan und Isolde: Getäuscht von ihm, der dich getäuscht,Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Kirsten Flagstad, Eyvind Laholm
Tristan und Isolde: O sink hernieder, Nacht der Liebe,Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Eyvind Laholm, Kirsten Flagstad
Tristan und Isolde: Einsam wachend in der Nacht,Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Enid Szantho
Tristan und Isolde: Lausch, Geliebter!Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Kirsten Flagstad, Eyvind Laholm
Tristan und Isolde: Doch unsre Liebe, heißt sie nicht TristanRichard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Kirsten Flagstad, Eyvind Laholm
Tristan und Isolde: So stürben wir, um ungetrennt,Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Eyvind Laholm, Kirsten Flagstad, Enid Szantho
Tristan und Isolde: O ew’ge Nacht, süße Nacht!Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Eyvind Laholm, Kirsten Flagstad
Tristan und Isolde: Rette dich, Tristan!Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Daniel Harris, Eyvind Laholm
Tristan und Isolde: Tatest du’s wirklich? Wähnst du das?Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, John Gurney, Eyvind Laholm
Tristan und Isolde: Wozu die Dienste ohne Zahl,Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, John Gurney
Tristan und Isolde: O König, das kann ich dir nicht sagen;Richard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Eyvind Laholm
Tristan und Isolde: Als für ein fremdes LandRichard Wagner, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbiroli, Kirsten Flagstad, Daniel Harris, Eyvind Laholm
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